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Phil Ivey has been referred to as the number one poker player in the world by most of the top-ranked pros. Phil was born in Riverside, CA and moved to NJ before his first birthday. His papa taught Phil one cent-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From then on on, he was hooked on poker and wanted to discover whatever he possibly could about poker. Phil would tell his grandparents that he was planning on being a professional poker player. Phil didn’t permit the negative comments from other people destroy his dream of being one of the best poker competitors in the world.
Phil began competing intently after getting a fake ID with the name of Jerome. He practiced his techniques at the casinos of Atlantic City. The first few years for him were a learning period and winning wasn’t a normal thing at the time. He became known at the 2000 World Series of Poker where he achieved two final tables and came away with his first WSOP bracelet, in a $2, 500 Pot-Limit Omaha match. At the last table he defeated many of the better known pros which includes "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.
He made a decision to take his skills to the next level and headed out west to Vegas. Phil continues to play in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the best players on the planet. Ivey credits his achievements to dedication and a continuing love for poker. Phil says that he is picking up skills every single day and is very abashed about his achievements. Phil knows he makes blunders every single game of poker and always strives to get better.
Although Phil has come first in some large tournaments, he likes winning cash games on a regular basis.
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